[MEET THE EXPERT] Implants 2026

15 Sep. 2026, Concert Hall Solothurn

Organized by:

Partner-Event

Supported by:

RMS Foundation

Sponsors:


Materials and Surface Technology for Implants

Scope

[MEET THE EXPERT] Implants is organized as a one-day event in 2026 and is designed equally for manufacturers of implants, suppliers and service providers, as well as for universities and institutes. The program includes keynote lectures, short presentations and possibilities for discussions with the authors and presenters.


Main Topics

  • New Production Concepts

    Case studies showcasing innovative manufacturing approaches, including additive manufacturing and AI/ML-supported production.

  • Antimicrobial Surfaces
    Challenges and solution strategies for implementing antimicrobial surfaces in practice.
  • Materials and Surfaces
    Research and product development of new materials or innovative surfaces for implants.

  • Market Challenges
    How companies address emerging challenges such as trade barriers or packaging regulations, and how Design-to-Cost approaches support competitive product development.

The conference comprises the following elements:

  • Scientific program with invited keynotes and short presentations
  • Tabletop exhibition
  • Poster presentations


Date & Venue

Tuesday, 15th September 2026

Concert Hall Solothurn

Untere Steingrubenstrasse

4500 Solothurn, Switzerland


Scientific Committee

Dr. Martin Stöckli (inspire AG)

PD Dr. habil Christiane Jung (retired, formerly KKS Ultraschall AG)

Prof. Dr. Katharina Maniura (empa St.Gallen)

Prof. Dr. Micheal de Wild (University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland)

Francisco Faoro (Medmix)


Participation Fees

Participant

Earlybird 380 CHF incl. VAT until 15 Jun. 2026

Regular Price: 440 CHF incl. VAT as of 16 Jun. 2026

Onsite Price: 500 CHF incl. VAT


Student (full time)

Regular Price: 160 CHF incl. VAT

Onsite Price: 200 CHF incl. VAT


Group Discounts (4 and more participants)

Industry: 10%

Academic: 25%


Exhibitor and Sponsor

Tabletop exhibitor: 1100 CHF + VAT; incl. registration for 1 participant

Sponsor of MtE: 2400 CHF + VAT; incl. registration for 2 participants


Registration for [MEET THE EXPERT] 2026

Conference Documentation

Will be communicated


Poster Presentations

Find here the presented posters and corresponding abstracts.

(available when ready)


Conference Proceedings

Browse the proceedings of past [MEET THE EXPERT] conferences here


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